Juncus longistylis

Short description: Species of grass

Juncus longistylis

Scientific classification
Kingdom:  | Plantae
Clade:  | Tracheophytes
Clade:  | Angiosperms
Clade:  | Monocots
Clade:  | Commelinids
Order:  | Poales
Family:  | Juncaceae
Genus:  | Juncus
Species:  |

J. longistylis

Binomial name
Juncus longistylis

Torr.

Juncus longistylis is a species of rush known by the common name longstyle rush. It is native to much of North America, including most of the United States and the southern Canadian provinces. It grows in moist terrestrial habitat, such as mountain meadows. It is a rhizomatous perennial herb forming clumps of slender stems up to about 60 centimeters tall. The inflorescence is made up of one to nine clusters of a few tiny flowers each. The flower is made up of several segments which are green with translucent margins.

## External links

* Jepson Manual Treatment
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Wikidata ☰ Q6311871 entry

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